Faisal Edhi fears drop in donations after propaganda against foundation

Late humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi’s son Faisal Edhi is determined to stand in the way of any challenge that the Edhi Foundation may face post its founder’s demise.

“People will continue to give us the same love and respect that they did when Edhi was alive,” he said during an interview with Geo News.

He spoke at length about propaganda against the charity foundation, fearing that it may result in a drop of donations. 

Quoting an example he said rumours of his father's death were deliberately spread during Ramazan by 'some people' to keep people away from donating money.

“Certain elements spread negative propaganda and rumours in order to keep people from donating to the foundation,” he said.

When asked who spreads these rumours, Faisal believed “those who are backward, reactionary and hold extremist views” are responsible. “Mullahs and capitalists have always distressed Edhi,” he said.

He apologized the inconvenience state funeral caused for the public, but added that he would not waste resources of the foundation in a confrontation.  

“People are more than welcome to visit his grave whenever they like,” Faisal said.

He added that the foundation would be run according to his late father’s wishes and all the senior members who worked with his father would continue to be a part of his team as well.